20070625notice_of_joint_application_order_no_30347.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 25, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT
APPLICATION OF FALL RIVER RURAL CASE NO. PAC-07-
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. AND
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR NOTICE OF
ORDER APPROVING THE SALE AND JOINT APPLICATION
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30347
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 5, 2007, Fall River Rural Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (Fall River) and Rocky Mountain Power (Rocky Mountain) filed a Joint
Application requesting approval of the sale and transfer of property from Rocky Mountain to Fall
River. Fall River is a rural electric cooperative that provides service for its members in and
around the City of Driggs, Idaho. Rocky Mountain is a public utility subject to regulation by the
Commission and provides service in southeastern Idaho, including in an area immediately
adjacent to Fall River s existing service territory. The Application states that both companies
have provided service to customers in the Teton County Basin, and as the Basin experiences
growth, the potential for the duplication of facilities increases, presenting planning and
operational issues for both companies. Accordingly, the parties reached an agreement to transfer
certain electric facilities from Rocky Mountain to Fall River, along with a service territory that
would affect approximately 150 customers of Rocky Mountain.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that the agreement is
in the public interest because of the closer proximity of Fall River facilities to the affected
customers. The Application also asserts that the transfer will not increase rates for the affected
customers because Fall River has agreed to serve the customers under Rocky Mountain s rate
structure for a period of five years. The Application also states that the transfer is consistent with
the Idaho Electric Supplier Stabilization Act, which is intended to promote harmony among and
between electric suppliers and to discourage duplication of electric facilities.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30347
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.20 1-204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and
written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and
participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application may
be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
Justin Lee Brown
Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: iustin.brown~pacificorp.com
472 W. Washington Sreet
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Brian Dickman
Manager, Idaho Regulatory Affairs
Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: brian.dickman~pacificorp.com
Dee M. Reynolds
General Manager
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
1150 North 3400 East
Ashton, ID 83420
E-mail: dee.reynolds~fanriverelectric.com
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first
page of this document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing
the Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov Click the "Comments and
Questions" icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the
front of this document.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30347
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission
Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" and "Electric Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Joint Application of Fall River Rural Electric
and Rocky Mountain requesting approval for the sale and transfer of property from Rocky
Mountain Power to Fall River be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204.
Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later than 21 days
from the service date of this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30347
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;J.5r-
day of June 2007.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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